I have just rooted my HTC EVO 4g and it is Android version 2.2. Can I now just flash the newest stock rooted (2.35 or whatever) or do I need to increase versions in steps?
Thanks!
Karen
If you rooted with that method in the other thread, then you should already have a custom recovery, so you should be able to flash whatever ROM you want directly, after adding it to your SDcard.
shortydoggg said:
If you rooted with that method in the other thread, then you should already have a custom recovery, so you should be able to flash whatever ROM you want directly, after adding it to your SDcard.
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Excellent! Thank you!
No problem.
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I have a rooted evo, but it was rooted prior to the latest update, I DID NOT update the evo, but I'd like to know if there's a way I can take advantage of the update without breaking my root access?
Can I just flash a new rom with the update included?
or do I have to do something else?
if you have full root (nand unlock), then go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Evo_ROMs
grab the rooted stock or what ever rom, then flash the newest radio/wimax
elegantai said:
if you have full root (nand unlock), then go here:
grab the rooted stock or what ever rom, then flash the newest radio/wimax
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I installed the rooted stock rom, but 4G didn't work.
how do I flash the newest wimax, and whats a radio?
Why do u want the update? Y blnot just get the new rom?
*This was posted from my Evo 4G*
This one worked great for me. Back to stock with root and all the updates.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
dglowe343 said:
This one worked great for me. Back to stock with root and all the updates.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
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+1 on this method. probably the best way to update with radio+wimax while maintaining root.
I (prematurely) update to the leaked version of the Android 2.2 release. I would like to revert back to 1.47.651.1 so I can install Cyanogen 6 Mod. I am fairly new to working with Android ROMs, but I have tried several things.
1.32.651.1 and .6 RUU's do not work. I get "ERROR [140]: Bootloader Version Error".
1.47.651.1's RUU, refuses to see the phone getting "ERROR [171]: USB Connection Error".
I tried multiple "update.zip" files to no avail. I constantly get "signature verification failed" when I try and revert back to these files (renamed as update.zip):
Supersonic_1.32.651.6_rooted.zip
Supersonic_1.32.651.1_rooted.zip
Evo-Froyo-2.2-Rooted-Stock-Odexed-netarchy-signed.zip
I've also tried PC36IMG.zip and receive a "Main Version Older. Update Failed" error.
Is there any way to revert back to 1.47/1.32.xx or am I stuck on this half-baked version of Android?
quite sure there is no root method for the ota update at the moment.
should have read the post saying to wait for root.
last but not least WRONG SECTION POST THIS IN Q AND A
ROFL 100th one today prob
This belongs in Q&A but...
Did you use the rooted or unrooted OTA update?
If you flashed the rooted version you're screwed until someone roots it.
If you flashed the unrooted version, just reboot into recovery and restore the nandroid I'm certain you made before flashing an updated ROM.
Here's another thread about this problem (also in Development)
Once on 2.2, no root...
If you flashed a rooted version of the latest leak I don't think you should have any problems...
I has Fresh 3.0b2 on my phone (based off of newest OTA, but rooted of course) and I just re-flashed the latest CM6 nightly
smw6180 said:
This belongs in Q&A but...
Did you use the rooted or unrooted OTA update?
If you flashed the rooted version you're screwed until someone roots it.
If you flashed the unrooted version, just reboot into recovery and restore the nandroid I'm certain you made before flashing an updated ROM.
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Just a heads up, for the sake of confusion. I think you got the rooted and unrooted mixed up....
If you flashed the rooted version, you should be able to restore. If you flashed the UNrooted version, you have to wait for a Root method to be found.
Why flash why are you not doing a nandroid when you flash bell cw ask u and then it restores it just the way it was u know like using ghost on a pc
v1pe said:
If you flashed a rooted version of the latest leak I don't think you should have any problems...
I has Fresh 3.0b2 on my phone (based off of newest OTA, but rooted of course) and I just re-flashed the latest CM6 nightly
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Sent from my EVO using XDA App
kwajr said:
Why flash why are you not doing a nandroid when you flash bell cw ask u and then it restores it just the way it was u know like using ghost on a pc
Sent from my EVO using XDA App
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except that nandroid or not, you flash the UNROOTED OTA you are screwed for now. your nandroid will be there, but it won't be doing much for you if we can't root the new OTA.
Sorry about the wrong section; I was reading under development and I didn't think to switch.
Now just out of plain curiosity, how come the stock RUU will not work? I understand it is a different bootloader version, but doesn't it just install over it?
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Sorry about the wrong section; I was reading under development and I didn't think to switch.
Now just out of plain curiosity, how come the stock RUU will not work? I understand it is a different bootloader version, but doesn't it just install over it?
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It doesnt work because HTC is not ****ing retarded. If they allowed it to work, what would be the point of them fixing the exploits that allow root?
The last two OTAs have come with bootloaders that have a concept of a minimum version requirement. It's a method to avoid downgrading. Despite the old OTA being "stock" or "official" or whatever you want to call it, it's a lower version than the minimum your current bootloader requires, meaning it would be a downgrade.
Sorry man, you're gonna have to sit tight while some nice dev bails you out.
Thanks for explaining. I don't mind waiting, I under stood the risks. Only thing is that I didn't quite understand how this part of it worked. Thanks for the explanation.
For science see if this method works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741294
jrmithdobbs said:
For science see if this method works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741294
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I'd like to know that as well.
Permission denied when running flash_image through adb.
Does not seem to work on 2.2 FroYo OTA
So if you flashed a rooted rom you can just revert with a NAND backup. Are there any other ways to revert back to a previous version?
Also lets say you go from the currently 2.2 roms back to 1.47, can you then turn around and revert to stock?
sekigah84 said:
So if you flashed a rooted rom you can just revert with a NAND backup. Are there any other ways to revert back to a previous version?
Also lets say you go from the currently 2.2 roms back to 1.47, can you then turn around and revert to stock?
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If you are rooted, you can do whatever. You can find a zip file of the original rom and just flash it from recovery. I'm not sure if it is possible to downgrade your radios when (I've never tried), but it probably is.
sekigah84 said:
So if you flashed a rooted rom you can just revert with a NAND backup. Are there any other ways to revert back to a previous version?
Also lets say you go from the currently 2.2 roms back to 1.47, can you then turn around and revert to stock?
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The stock 2.2 rom removes the custom recovery, so you cant use nandroid to revert.
GumboChief said:
The stock 2.2 rom removes the custom recovery, so you cant use nandroid to revert.
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This is why you use the rooted ones posted on XDA.
First, sorry for another 2.3 OTA question but I am getting confused reading all these threads, so I thought I would just post my question straight out: I am currently running Sinister ROM V4 and want to know if I run a RUU and then install the 2.3 update will I be able to root (using Unrevoked) again?
phnx_chckn said:
First, sorry for another 2.3 OTA question but I am getting confused reading all these threads, so I thought I would just post my question straight out: I am currently running Sinister ROM V4 and want to know if I run a RUU and then install the 2.3 update will I be able to root (using Unrevoked) again?
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Just download and flash a rooted version. Don't bother taking the actual OTA update and risk not being able to root. The new bootloader that comes with the update is locked. You're better off just flashing the rooted version of the update, and eliminate any risk of not being able to get root back.
It is possible that if you remained S-off after the OTA, then you could reflash your recovery. I don't recommend that though, as a general rule of thumb, if you have any desire to root or remain rooted, then stay away from OTA's and just flash what the devs give us here.
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Just download and flash a rooted version. Don't bother taking the actual OTA update and risk not being able to root. The new bootloader that comes with the update is locked. You're better off just flashing the rooted version of the update, and eliminate any risk of not being able to get root back.
It is possible that if you remained S-off after the OTA, then you could reflash your recovery. I don't recommend that though, as a general rule of thumb, if you have any desire to root or remain rooted, then stay away from OTA's and just flash what the devs give us here.
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Sound advice, thank you. Do you know which rom i should flash from here?
phnx_chckn said:
Sound advice, thank you. Do you know which rom i should flash from here?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038701
That is the one I would flash. It's just the completely stock ROM, no modifications or anything. I would recommend doing a complete and full wipe before flashing this rom, just to make sure you get a totally clean flash.
Does it matter if I upgrade to the new baseband before or after installing Cyanogenmod?
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Does it matter if I upgrade to the new baseband before or after installing Cyanogenmod?
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it doesn't matter. the upgrade will revert your ROM to stock & locked either way. You'll need to use the jcase_rootme zip file to get root back after you upgrade to the new baseband. Should be able to find it on here or on android central. I can't remember but I think both forums have links to it.
You want to do it before. The update will revert you back to total stock. Then you need to root and install a custom recovery again. To update to the ZV9 Go here: http://androidforums.com/optimus-v-all-things-root/563443-guide-how-flash-zv9-update-step-step.html
To Root and install a custom recovery in one fell swoop, go here: http://androidforums.com/optimus-v-all-things-root/531810-rooting.html
Don't forget to make a backup of your system in the custom recovery before you try your hand at installing a custom ROM.
Wrong section. You should ask in Q&A
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You want to do it before. The update will revert you back to total stock. Then you need to root and install a custom recovery again. To update to the ZV9 Go here: http://androidforums.com/optimus-v-all-things-root/563443-guide-how-flash-zv9-update-step-step.html
To Root and install a custom recovery in one fell swoop, go here: http://androidforums.com/optimus-v-all-things-root/531810-rooting.html
Don't forget to make a backup of your system in the custom recovery before you try your hand at installing a custom ROM.
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Man, THANK YOU, love the oneClick option...finally out of Z9 HELL.
Sorry for the of topic.
Is there a difference between the 3, or a reason to updating the baseband?
Hello all,
I'm using 4.0.4 on I747M with telus. Had to delete the 2 files to disable the OTA update notifications since at the time there was no root for 4.1.2
Now the question is, i've done 1 click with unified toolkit by mskip to root, flash etc.
Can i simply flash any 4.1.2 custom rom or manufacture rom or should i restore to factory default, do the update and then root and do custom rom?
Or naturally is there a simply way to get OTA updates enabled?
Thanks for you help!
to clarify, you are rooted and running the 4.0.4 stock firmware?
if you want to receive OTA updates from your carrier, you need to be on the stock/unrooted firmware.
if you want to run a custom rom, and you're already rooted, install a custom recovery like clockworkmod or twrp. this will allow you to flash a rom. be sure to only flash roms that are intended for your model.
Yeah i already have CW. just wanted to make sure if going different build will cause issues.
Thanks!
xBeerdroiDx said:
to clarify, you are rooted and running the 4.0.4 stock firmware?
if you want to receive OTA updates from your carrier, you need to be on the stock/unrooted firmware.
if you want to run a custom rom, and you're already rooted, install a custom recovery like clockworkmod or twrp. this will allow you to flash a rom. be sure to only flash roms that are intended for your model.
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silentq said:
Yeah i already have CW. just wanted to make sure if going different build will cause issues.
Thanks!
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if you have an i747 or i747M, stick with those ROMs as anything else will cause serious problems with your device.
xBeerdroiDx said:
if you have an i747 or i747M, stick with those ROMs as anything else will cause serious problems with your device.
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i was gonna go with MIUI http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857399
silentq said:
i was gonna go with MIUI http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857399
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if you're on an i747/i747M than that should be just fine. remember to make a backup first and perform a full wipe before flashing. if you're unfamiliar with some of these techniques, follow the link in my signature. it outlines what procedures to follow to safely get you running smooth.